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Potter student recognized for artwork
Potter student recognized for artwork

The artwork of a teen artist in the Potter area will be on display on Capital Hill after winning runner-up in a Congressional art contest.

Kimball County in negotiations to sell their famed visitor center

Kimball County in negotiations to sell their famed visitor center

After a bid process that yielded no acceptable offers earlier this year, Kimball County is now in negotiations with more than one bidder that would like to purchase the property, according to Kimball County Board of Commissioners Chairman Rich Flores. "Th

Cheyenne County Chamber graduates 2023 Leadership Class

Cheyenne County Chamber graduates 2023 Leadership Class

Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class graduates 2023 class. This year's class promoted hunter safety classes for youth.

Agate Fossil Beds offers night sky viewing in northwest Nebraska

Agate Fossil Beds offers night sky viewing in northwest Nebraska

There are a lot of things Northwest Nebraska doesn’t have when compared to other destinations: beaches, miles of retail shopping, professional sports teams…traffic, crowded trails, air and light pollution.

Bayard to open time capsule June 9

Bayard to open time capsule June 9

What was life like 50 years ago? The Bayard community is set to open its time capsule June 9.

Scottsbluff PD respond to disturbance

Scottsbluff PD respond to disturbance

A Scottsbluff man was arrested and a Gering man cited when police respond to a disturbance early May 21.

Family announces passing of Cabela's co-founder

Family announces passing of Cabela's co-founder

Mary Cabela, one of founders of the multi-billion dollar outdoor retail brand, Cabela's, passed away Tuesday, according to her family. She was 86.

Camp Clarke Days start Thursday

Camp Clarke Days start Thursday

Camp Clarke Days is scheduled for June 1-4 in Bridgeport. The weekend will be a time of celebrating history and the Bridgeport area community.

Kimball County is preparing for the Sentinel project

Kimball County is preparing for the Sentinel project

While conflicting information from different government sources has Kimball County residents wondering when or even if the Sentinel project will begin, Kimball County is going to get as ready as it can be, says Chairman of the Kimball County Board of Comm

Sidney Elks Lodge hosting open house Saturday

Sidney Elks Lodge hosting open house Saturday

The Sidney Elks Lodge will host an open house on Saturday to showcase renovation plans for the historic downtown city auditorium at 1040 Jackson Street. 

Sidney man faces arson charges in garage fire Saturday night

Sidney man faces arson charges in garage fire Saturday night

A Sidney man appeared in Cheyenne County Court Tuesday to face a charge of Second Degree Arson.

Severe thunderstorm warning: Deuel, southeastern Garden and western Keith Counties

Severe thunderstorm warning: Deuel, southeastern Garden and western Keith Counties

Severe thunderstorm warning: Deuel, southeastern Garden and western Keith Counties

Severe thunderstorm warning: southeastern Garden County

Severe thunderstorm warning: southeastern Garden County

Severe thunderstorm warning: southeastern Garden County

Severe thunderstorm warning: Sedgwick County

Severe thunderstorm warning: Sedgwick County

Severe thunderstorm warning: Sedgwick County

Severe thunderstorm warning: eastern Cheyenne County

Severe thunderstorm warning: eastern Cheyenne County

Severe thunderstorm warning: eastern Cheyenne County

Severe thunderstorm warning: southern Garden, Deuel Counties

Severe thunderstorm warning: southern Garden, Deuel Counties

Severe thunderstorm warning: southern Garden, Deuel Counties

Severe thunderstorm warning: Garden County

Severe thunderstorm warning: Garden County

Severe thunderstorm warning: Garden County

Portions of Cheyenne, Kimball, Morrill, Banner and Scotts Bluff Counties in latest warning

Portions of Cheyenne, Kimball, Morrill, Banner and Scotts Bluff Counties in latest warning

Portions of Cheyenne, Kimball, Morrill, Banner and Scotts Bluff Counties in latest warning

Severe thunderstorm warning: northeastern Logan, southwestern Sedgwick Counties

Severe thunderstorm warning: northeastern Logan, southwestern Sedgwick Counties

Severe thunderstorm warning: northeastern Logan, southwestern Sedgwick Counties

Severe thunderstorm warning: southeastern Box Butte, north central Cheyenne, Morrill Counties

Severe thunderstorm warning: southeastern Box Butte, north central Cheyenne, Morrill Counties

Severe thunderstorm warning: southeastern Box Butte, north central Cheyenne, Morrill Counties

Severe thunderstorm warning includes northwestern Garden County

Severe thunderstorm warning includes northwestern Garden County

Severe thunderstorm warning includes northwestern Garden County

Severe warning includes southwest corner of Nebraska Panhandle

Severe warning includes southwest corner of Nebraska Panhandle

Severe warning includes southwest corner of Nebraska Panhandle

Weather service includes Nebraska Panhandle, northeast Colorado in severe weather watch

Weather service includes Nebraska Panhandle, northeast Colorado in severe weather watch

A cluster of thunderstorms that developed east of Interstate 25 in Wyoming at approximately 2 p.m. Tuesday afternoon pushed into the Nebraska Panhandle after 4 p.m., spawning a severe thunderstorm watch.

Potter man injured in single vehicle accident

Potter man injured in single vehicle accident

A 2008 Dodge truck driven by Lewis Austin, of Potter, went off the road and rolled on Cheyenne County Road 24 near County Road 99.

Scattered thunderstorms again possible in western Nebraska, northeast Colorado

Scattered thunderstorms again possible in western Nebraska, northeast Colorado

Some of the scattered thunderstorms projected for Monday afternoon in western Nebraska and northeast Colorado may be severe, capable of producing large hail and damaging winds, according to the National Weather Service office in Cheyenne.

History remembered: B-24J Bomber went down near Chappell 79 years ago June 7

History remembered: B-24J Bomber went down near Chappell 79 years ago June 7

June 7 marks 79 years since a B-24J Bomber caught fire and went down near Chappell.

Police investigate single-car accident

Police investigate single-car accident

SIDNEY -- A 2015 KIA Soul went off 11th Avenue Sunday, colliding with a tree in Legion Park.

Fire, smoke fill night sky in south Sidney

Fire, smoke fill night sky in south Sidney

First responders were on-scene of a single-vehicle garage fire at approximately 8:45 p.m. Saturday night on Legion Park Road in Sidney.

Memorial Services scheduled for Monday

Memorial Services scheduled for Monday

Volunteers were out in force this morning preparing Greenwood Cemetery in Sidney for Monday's Memorial Day service.

Severe thunderstorm warning: Scotts Bluff, southwestern Sioux and East-central Goshen

Severe thunderstorm warning: Scotts Bluff, southwestern Sioux and East-central Goshen

Severe thunderstorm warning: Scotts Bluff, southwestern Sioux and East-central Goshen

Scotts Bluff, Kimball and Banner Counties in latest severe weather warning

Scotts Bluff, Kimball and Banner Counties in latest severe weather warning

Scotts Bluff, Kimball and Banner Counties in latest severe weather warning

Severe thunderstorm warning for large swath of Nebraska-Wyoming border

Severe thunderstorm warning for large swath of Nebraska-Wyoming border

Severe thunderstorm warning for large swath of Nebraska-Wyoming border

Tornado warning includes portions of Kimball, Banner Counties

Tornado warning includes portions of Kimball, Banner Counties

Tornado warning includes portions of Kimball, Banner Counties

Several areas under severe thunderstorm warnings

Several areas under severe thunderstorm warnings

Several areas under severe thunderstorm warnings

Weather service issues severe thunderstorm watch Saturday

Weather service issues severe thunderstorm watch Saturday

Another round of showers and thunderstorms is forecast Saturday afternoon, and a few storms will once again have the potential to become strong to severe, according to the National Weather Service Office in Cheyenne.

Thunderstorm passes through Sidney

Thunderstorm passes through Sidney

SIDNEY -- The Sidney area is under a Thunderstorm watch. Rain and hail started about 7 p.m. tonight in the Sidney area, resulting in localized flooding.

Creek Valley graduates announce scholarships, future plans

Creek Valley graduates announce scholarships, future plans

Creek Valley officials announced 2023 graduates' post-high school plans and scholarships recently.

Severe thunderstorm watch includes Sidney, Bridgeport, Kimball and Sterling

Severe thunderstorm watch includes Sidney, Bridgeport, Kimball and Sterling

Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are likely Friday afternoon and evening, according to the National Weather Service office in Cheyenne. Some of the storms could be severe.

Southwest Nebraska experiences heavy rain, flash flooding

Southwest Nebraska experiences heavy rain, flash flooding

Flash flooding not only created difficult driving conditions in southwest Nebraska on Friday. It also left a family stranded while camping.

Firefighters respond to motor home fire

Firefighters respond to motor home fire

No injuries were reported when a motor home caught fire at 20th Ave. and Forrest St. on May 17. 

Boss City Brewing announces move to new downtown Sidney location

Boss City Brewing announces move to new downtown Sidney location

A family-run Sidney brewery is moving to a new location this fall.

Sidney Police announce recent arrests

Sidney Police announce recent arrests

Sidney Police recognized one of their own before city council for his professionalism, and announced four arrests.

Feuerborn retires from The Insurance Store

Feuerborn retires from The Insurance Store

The smiling face at the entrance to The Insurance Store is retiring. Denise Feuerborn is giving up the time clock to follow other passions.

City Council approves amending solar project agreement

City Council approves amending solar project agreement

SIDNEY -- In November 2022, the Sidney City Council entered a land-lease, interconnection agreement, with Sandhills Energy, LLC. Tuesday the council approved amending the agreement, allowing the company to rent more City land at $500 per acre.

City Council approves agreement with Chamber

City Council approves agreement with Chamber

The Sidney City Council Tuesday agreed to continue its support of the Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce. The agreement is an annual contract.

Jose Ruiz approved as Kimball police chief

Jose Ruiz approved as Kimball police chief

During a special meeting of the Kimball city council on Wednesday, Jose Ruiz was approved as Kimball police chief. Jose will be paid $88,000 annually and be offered family health insurance. Those are the only two differences between Ruiz's contract and th

Gallaway announces resignation from city council

Gallaway announces resignation from city council

SIDNEY -- Roger Gallaway announced Tuesday he will be resigning from the Sidney City Council.

Sidney Aquatic Center opens Saturday

Sidney Aquatic Center opens Saturday

The Chappell swimming pool is scheduled to open Monday, May 29, residents in Bridgeport will be able to enjoy their pool starting on Tuesday, May 30, and Friday, June 2 is the target date for the Oshkosh pool to open. 

Council approves funding for Camp Lookout

Council approves funding for Camp Lookout

One of Sidney's oldest buildings is approved for repairs. The City Council approved funds to repair the balcony at the entrance.

Ruiz will begin his second stint with the Kimball Police Department if approved Wednesday

Ruiz will begin his second stint with the Kimball Police Department if approved Wednesday

Jose Ruiz is the mayor's choice to serve as Kimball police chief. Ruiz is familiar to the department and to the community as he served as a Corporal in the KPD from October of 2020 to September of 2022. According to his resume, Ruiz came to Kimball after

Organizations beautifying downtown streetscape

Organizations beautifying downtown streetscape

Two community groups committed time and sweat to improve the appearance of downtown Sidney.

Wheat Belt Public Power reports emergency outage north of Lodgepole

Wheat Belt Public Power reports emergency outage north of Lodgepole

SIDNEY -- At 2:55 p.m., Wheat Belt Public Power officials announced an emergency outage north of Lodgepole.

Historic Preservation Board offers assistance for sign updates, and awning removals

Historic Preservation Board offers assistance for sign updates, and awning removals

The Sidney Historic Preservation Board has a plan to help business and property owners with awnings that need upgraded, or removed. If removal is the best option, it may be done at no cost to the owner.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites recognized as Business of the Week

Holiday Inn Express & Suites recognized as Business of the Week

The Holiday Inn Express and Suites Sterling opened in 2017 and has been serving leisure and corporate travelers at a high level. This week it was recognized as the Logan County Chamber of Commerce Business of the Week.

Kimball Public Schools Paraprofessional retires after 39 years

Kimball Public Schools Paraprofessional retires after 39 years

Pam Hayden has served Kimball Public Schools for 39 years. As the last day of classes in the 2022-2023 school year came to a close Tuesday, Pam called it a career. She was honored by Superintendent Trevor Anderson and Principal Amanda Culek during the ele

Logan County Chamber announces new Executive Director

Logan County Chamber announces new Executive Director

Caitlin Baseggio was announced as the new executive director of the Logan County Chamber of Commerce this week.

987 The Big Boy schedules annual Cruisin' Night event

987 The Big Boy schedules annual Cruisin' Night event

An annual cruise through downtown Sidney will help kickoff summer vacation in early June.

Local early childhood organization recognized for high quality childcare

Local early childhood organization recognized for high quality childcare

Kid’s Korner-The Community Center for Early Child Development has been recognized by Nebraska Step Up to Quality for its commitment to quality childcare and education.

Kimball mayor seeking City Council approval of new police chief in special meeting

Kimball mayor seeking City Council approval of new police chief in special meeting

A special meeting of the Kimball City Council has been scheduled for May 24th at 4:30 pm.

Cheyenne County Chamber announces Downtown Sounds summer lineup

Cheyenne County Chamber announces Downtown Sounds summer lineup

Sidney's free summer concert series will feature a variety of music this year in Hickory Street Square.

Truck driver appears in court to face charges related to fatal truck-car crash

Truck driver appears in court to face charges related to fatal truck-car crash

SIDNEY -- Gurjeet Singh appeared via Zoom conference call in Cheyenne County Court today regarding charges related to the accident that claimed the life of a Sidney woman and injured two Sidney High School girls.

Finding Her Footing: Kadra Novak's rise at News Channel Nebraska

Finding Her Footing: Kadra Novak's rise at News Channel Nebraska

In less than three years, Novak has earned multiple promotions, she operates as digital director and assistant news director out of Norfolk.

Storm drops, heavy rain, hail on Logan County, Colo.

Storm drops, heavy rain, hail on Logan County, Colo.

The National Weather Service Friday and the Colorado Department of Public Health issued an air quality advisory this morning for eastern Colorado .

4th 'Super Hero Run' a success

4th 'Super Hero Run' a success

The cold and blustery morning didn't stop runners from grabbing their super hero capes May 13.

Long awaited plan: SRMC brings Extended Care to hospital campus

Long awaited plan: SRMC brings Extended Care to hospital campus

Sidney Regional Medical Center officially broke ground on its expansion project. The hospital will be moving the Extended Care facility to the west side of Sidney Regional Medical Center.